PREEMPTIVE SECURITY IS HERE INTERNET SECURITY THAT stops THREATS BEFORE impact Security Product Family Ahead of the threat.

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1 PREEMPTIVE SECURITY IS HERE INTERNET SECURITY THAT stops THREATS BEFORE impact Security Product Family Ahead of the threat.

2 When business losses are measured in seconds, you need preemptive security THE PROVENTIA PRODUCT FAMILY ESTABLISHES A NEW STANDARD FOR INTERNET SECURITY The product family from Internet Security Systems (ISS) is a truly integrated solution that revolutionizes Internet security by stopping threats before they impact your business. clearly demonstrates that better security is also more REACTIVE SECURITY IS NO LONGER ENOUGH TO PROTECT YOUR BUSINESS Internet security is now a critical factor in IT performance, impacting everything from business continuity to cost management. Conventional Internet security solutions are inefficient and still rely largely on attack-based methods that respond to known threats but leave you vulnerable to new ones. In the evolving Internet environment, continued reliance on these reactive solutions is risky due to a variety factors: The speed of threat propagation Today s sophisticated Internet threats spread to thousands of computers worldwide in a matter of seconds, often causing billions of dollars in losses. Attack-based security takes hours or even days to respond. When business losses are immediate, such reactive measures are of little value. Rising total cost of ownership Conventional security technology is too complex, making it ineffective and increasingly expensive to manage. Plus, while IT budgets have remained flat, security costs have ballooned, diverting scarce resources from other critical projects. Compliance issues Companies like yours face a growing number of data security standards and regulations. With new accountability, outdated security can now result in sanctions, fines and civil liability. Contractual B2B requirements The Internet continues to drive supply-chain automation and other advanced processes linking business trading communities. Failure to keep up with tightening security standards could lock your company out of digital commerce opportunities. Emergency patching Software vendors routinely issue patches to correct flaws susceptible to Internet attacks. With the growing complexity of software, the sheer volume of flaws and patches is overwhelming. Chances are, your IT department operates in a continuous emergency triage mode focusing only on the most urgent patches to hopefully ward off disaster. manageable and cost-effective and can even be guaranteed. Powerful and effective preemptive PREEMPTIVE SECURITY IS THE EMERGING REQUIREMENT FOR ALL TYPES OF ORGANIZATIONS: protection, which ISS has long provided to world Large Enterprises governments and Global 500 companies, has been simplified and incorporated into this streamlined end-to-end solution, putting elite-caliber Small and Medium-Sized Companies Branch Offices and Mobile Workforces Government and Education security within the reach of organizations of all sizes.

3 The Product Family stopping more threats than any other solution UNIFIED, END-TO-END INTERNET SECURITY leverages a single, powerful engine to drive a complete family of advanced security products. The product family includes advanced intrusion prevention, firewall, VPN, vulnerability assessment, antivirus, mail security and Web filtering. Plus, it provides end-to-end coverage for networks, servers, desktops, wireless points and remote points. All of the security applications in the product family can be easily managed from anywhere, via the SiteProtector centralized management system. Unified management and a common protection engine across products enable ISS to provide preemptive, ahead-of-the-threat protection quickly and easily. PROVENTIA STOPS THREATS BEFORE THEY IMPACT YOUR BUSINESS Research is the foundation of ISS preemptive approach to Internet security. ISS can stop more threats because it knows more by discovering, researching and testing software vulnerabilities and collaborating with government agencies, industry consortiums and software developers. ISS also maintains in-depth knowledge of the techniques hackers use to create attacks. With this powerful combination, ISS creates effective defenses before attacks ever occur. ISS knowledge-based approach to protection is extended across the product family. ISS knowledge-based approach to protection is extended across the product family. s integrated, preemptive security technology provides the advantages you need most: Network and system integrity Protection from confidentiality breaches Reduction of emergency patching Better regulatory compliance A lower total cost of ownership BACKED BY THE MOST RESPECTED NAME IN THE INDUSTRY Internet Security Systems is uniquely qualified among security providers to deliver the preemptive protection needed by today s Internet-driven companies. Since its founding in 1994, ISS has commanded the leading edge of security innovation, inventing cornerstone technologies and establishing itself as the trusted security advisor to government agencies and major corporations around the world. The core of ISS security expertise is its X-Force research and development team, the industry s preeminent security research and development group, credited for discovering more major software vulnerabilities since 1998 than all other research organizations combined. The ISS X-Force, the global reach of ISS managed and professional security services, and ISS product family comprise an advanced and complete security solution. Only ISS is positioned to provide total security, thanks to the industry-leading R&D from ISS X-Force, a worldwide security services footprint and the product family.

4 A complete and advanced security product family PROVENTIA AN END-TO-END, INTEGRATED SOLUTION Integrated Security Appliances All of the products in the family are driven by a common engine, greatly simplifying deployment and management. And for the first time, one product family delivers effective security at all levels of the enterprise: network, server and desktop. Intrusion Prevention Appliances Preemptively block known and unknown Internet threats, preserving network uptime, reducing emergency patching and preventing embarrassing security breaches. These appliances sit inline on the network or gateway and are available in a range of operating speeds. Integrated Security Appliances Integrated security appliances that include industrial-strength intrusion prevention technology combined with firewall, antivirus, Web filtering and antispam technology in a convenient, easy-to-manage format. Provides comprehensive security previously unavailable for remote offices and medium-sized businesses. Web Filter With more than 20 million Web sites catalogued, Web Filter accurately blocks more unwanted Web content than its nearest competitors, helping businesses improve productivity, enforce Internet usage policies and reduce legal liability. Mail Filter Analyzes inbound and outbound to improve productivity and free network resources. Its 10-step analysis process accurately detects spam and allows legitimate through. Desktop Protection Combines a personal firewall, intrusion detection and prevention, and system compliance enforcement in a single agent, ensuring that desktops are protected and adhere to corporate standards. Identifies and blocks known and unknown threats without user intervention for better protection at a lower cost. Server Protection Provides real-time intrusion detection and prevention by analyzing events, host logs and inbound and outbound network activity to block malicious attacks from damaging critical assets. Internet Scanner Vulnerability Assessment Conducts automated vulnerability detection and analysis of networked systems including servers, desktops and infrastructure devices. Helps organizations proactively protect their information assets by discovering vulnerabilities that expose them to compromise. SiteProtector Management Provides scalable, centralized management for the product family, significantly reducing demands on staff and other operational resources. SiteProtector s unified command, control and monitoring system scales easily to support deployments of any size. Desktop REMOTE OFFICE Integrated Security Appliance INTERNET SiteProtector CORPORATE DESKTOPS Desktop Server Web Filter Intrusion Prevention Mail Filter Internet Scanner Intrusion Detection Intrusion Prevention MOBILE USERS Desktop The product family offers end-to-end security two ways: with security coverage ranging from antivirus to intrusion prevention and with enterprise coverage from desktops to networks. Server PARTNER SITE LEGACY SYSTEMS Server WEB SERVER POOL

5 Managed Security Services offering the industry s only protection guarantee ISS Managed Security Services complement the product family and actually guarantee protection for your business operations. The industry s most comprehensive solution for 24/7 security management, ISS constantly monitors attacks on the Internet and customer networks from five Security Operations Centers around the world. A special Managed Security Services offering from ISS goes beyond simple event monitoring and device management to offer money-back, guaranteed Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and the industry s only protection warranty which pays customers $50,000 if a security breach occurs. ISS comprehensive Managed Security Services protect against the Internet s most critical threats so you can minimize risk, control escalating security costs and demonstrate due diligence. Advantages include: 24/7 guaranteed protection Access to early-warning security intelligence and certified professionals Improved security posture Lower total cost of ownership The Power to Stay Ahead of the Threat ISS is so confident in the product family, it offers 24/7 guaranteed protection with its Managed Security Services. Professional Security Services world-class expertise in your corner Internet Security Systems Professional Security Services help you reduce risk to critical business assets with comprehensive security assessment, design and deployment offerings. Professional services from ISS also contribute to the development of security best practices for your organization. ISS proven consulting methods are based on ISO security best practices to help organizations of all sizes meet security objectives, achieve regulatory compliance, maintain business continuity and reduce overall risk. ISS elite team of security experts employs proprietary toolsets, the latest threat intelligence and advanced countermeasures to help you build effective security programs that protect and enhance business operations. ISS Professional Security Services improve security posture by: Proactively addressing security threats to sustained business operations Enhancing compliance with regulatory guidelines Providing secure extension of business applications Shortening implementation cycles for new security solution deployments and software updates Education Services Internet Security Systems Education Services offer hands-on, real-world security management and certification courses based on ISS extensive intellectual capital and security best practices. With this training, organizations can optimize products, expand the internal staff s security knowledge and maximize return on security investments.

6 Guide to selecting a trusted security partner The product family offers comprehensive coverage the standard of security your business deserves. Use the checklist below to evaluate against other security solutions ensuring you receive the best protection available. Your Internet security should possess the following attributes: PREEMPTIVE SECURITY ABILITY TO IDENTIFY AND BLOCK UNKNOWN ATTACKS POWERED BY PRIMARY VULNERABILITY AND THREAT RESEARCH FLEXIBLE OFFERINGS AVAILABLE AS HARDWARE/SOFTWARE/SERVICES COMPLETE COVERAGE FOR NETWORKS, SERVERS, DESKTOPS AND WIRELESS SEAMLESS INTEGRATION FLEXIBLE AND SIMPLE TO CONFIGURE CENTRALLY MANAGED EASILY SCALABLE MANAGED SERVICES BACKED BY A PROTECTION GUARANTEE Yes No Internet Security Systems: A legacy of trust Since 1994, ISS has established an unmatched performance record with the most demanding security customers including the world s 10 largest banks, the world s 10 largest IT companies, the world s 20 largest governments and nine of the world s 10 largest automobile manufacturers. The strategic value of ISS superior quality is recognized by customers of all sizes: Networks are our lifeblood. While network security is paramount, it can also be complex. Internet Security Systems strategy of security convergence and unified architecture to improve scalability and ease of management makes sense. Hugh M. Stodart Security Services Solutions Manager, Telstra, a Forbes Global 500 company We are delighted to be working with ISS, the world leader in managed services. We know our customers will treasure the value of unparalleled protection from known and unknown online threats. Gary Chow President of Commercial Business, PCCW Limited, a Forbes 2000 company ISS is NTT Communications strategic security partner as no other Internet security company can match their security intelligence, innovation and foresight. Shinichi Mori Manager, Platform Technology Development Department, Solution Business Division, NTT Communications, a Forbes Global 500 company Get the story for your own protection For a consultation and demonstration, go to or see back cover for global offices.

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8 GLOBAL HEADQUARTERS 6303 Barfield Road Atlanta, GA United States Phone: (404) REGIONAL HEADQUARTERS Australia and New Zealand Internet Security Systems Pty Ltd. Level 6, 15 Astor Terrace Spring Hill Queensland 4000 Australia Phone: +61 (0) Fax: +61 (0) Asia Pacific Internet Security Systems K. K. JR Tokyu Meguro Bldg Kami-Osaki, Shinagawa-ku Tokyo Japan Phone: +81 (3) Fax: +81 (3) Europe, Middle East and Africa Ringlaan 39 bus Strombeek-Bever Belgium Phone: +32 (2) Fax: +32 (2) isseur@iss.net Latin America 6303 Barfield Road Atlanta, GA United States Phone: (404) Fax: (404) isslatam@iss.net Copyright 2004 Internet Security Systems, Inc. All rights reserved worldwide Internet Security Systems, and SiteProtector are trademarks and X-Force and the Internet Security Systems logo are registered trademarks, of Internet Security Systems, Inc. All other marks and trade names mentioned are the property of their owners, as indicated. All marks are the property of their respective owners and used in an editorial context without intent of infringement. Specifications and content are subject to change without notice. MC PROVPFBRO 604 Ahead of the threat.